was a political party in Japan that was founded on 25 June 1976 as a breakaway from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
The New Liberal Club formed a coalition government with the LDP in December 1983, with the New Liberal's president, Seiichi Tagawa, serving as the Minister of Home Affairs in the government of Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.
It rejoined the LDP on 15 August 1986.
Leaders of the New Liberal Club No. Name Portrait Term of office Took office Left office 1 Yōhei Kōno June 1976 February 1979 2 Seiichi Tagawa February 1979 June 1984 3 Yōhei Kōno June 1984 August 1986
Election results House of Representatives + House of Representatives Election year Leader Candidates # of seats won Change Status 1976 Yōhei Kōno 25 New 1979 Seiichi Tagawa 31 13 1980 25 8 1983 17 4 1986 Yōhei Kōno 12 2
House of Councillors + House of Councillors Election year Leader Seats Status Total Contested 1977 Yōhei Kōno 1980 Seiichi Tagawa 1983 1986 Yōhei Kōno
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